Keeping Your Pets Healthy

Posted on: 11 November 2015

If you have just welcomed a new puppy into your home, you are responsible for getting your puppy ready for the world. Once thing that will be a part of your puppy's life is letting both you and the vet physically assess them for any ailments and handling needed to keep them out of trouble. Here are three things that you can do to get your puppy comfortable with proper handling that will be a part of their healthy lifestyle as they grow.
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Posted on: 2 September 2015

If you have an undersocialized or aggressive dog, you may be apprehensive to bring them to the vet. If you have adopted an anxious dog from a rescue environment, this might be from no fault of your own. It is up to you to get your dog to a calmer state so that they can have their health evaluated. Here are four things that you can do to keep your dog's aggressive behavior in check and prepare them for veterinarian visits.
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Posted on: 2 September 2015

There are many illnesses that affect guinea pigs, and as a new guinea pig owner, you need to monitor your new friends for signs of illness. Here are five things you need to know about one illness your pigs may acquire, adenovirus infection. What are the symptoms of adenovirus infection? Guinea pigs can be infected with adenovirus without suffering any ill effects; these pigs are carriers and can spread the virus to other guinea pigs, who will then become sick.
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Posted on: 2 September 2015

If your pets spend any time outside, chances are they're going to be stung by a bee at some point. When they are, they're going to be in a lot of discomfort. In most cases, you won't need to take them to the veterinarian—unless they show signs of anaphylactic shock, such as difficulty breathing, and swelling of the mouth or tongue. If your pet is not showing signs of anaphylactic shock, here are steps to treating a simple bee sting.
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